NATALIE HOLLOWAY MURDER SUSPECT, “SEVERELY BEATEN” IN PERU PRISON, LAWYER SAYS

NATALIE HOLLOWAY MURDER SUSPECT, “SEVERELY BEATEN” IN PERU PRISON, LAWYER SAYS

Avellon Williams  PERU- Joran Van der Sloot, the suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway in the Caribbean Aruba, has been severely beaten in a Peruvian prison, according to his lawyer. “It was a fight between prisoners. I don’t know who assaulted Joran,” Altez said, declining to provide any further details on his client’s condition. Van der Sloot is currently serving a […]

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 WEALTH IN AFRICA

WEALTH IN AFRICA

Avellon Williams  AFRICA- The history of wealth in Africa is incredibly diverse and spans thousands of years. Africa, being the second-largest continent in the world, is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, civilizations, and economic systems. Throughout history, various regions of Africa have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the development of extensive trade […]

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 KENYA RENEWS CALL TO AFRICAN NATIONS TO DUMP THE DOLLAR

KENYA RENEWS CALL TO AFRICAN NATIONS TO DUMP THE DOLLAR

Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan head of state William Ruto now wants African leaders to take first steps towards ditching the globally-bullish US dollar by signing up to a pan-African payments system to facilitate trade within the continent. Ruto called upon his peers in Africa to mobilize central and commercial banks to join Pan-African Payments and Settlement […]

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 WEST AFRICA’S FISHING DEPENDENCE

WEST AFRICA’S FISHING DEPENDENCE

Avellon Williams  WEST AFRICA- According to ScienceDirect, around 6.7 million people in West Africa rely directly on fishing to meet their essential needs and support their way of life. Fishing is not just a means of sustenance for these individuals; it is the very foundation of their livelihoods. The vibrant coastal communities along the shores […]

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 MARCUS GARVEY’S PAN-AFRICAN VISION

MARCUS GARVEY’S PAN-AFRICAN VISION

Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA- Marcus Garvey was a prominent figure in the early 20th century who played a significant role in the Pan-African movement. Born on August 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Garvey grew up in a society marked by racial discrimination and inequality. These early experiences had a profound impact on his worldview […]

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 JOE BIDEN WANTS UGANDA’S ANTI-GAY LAW REPEALED

JOE BIDEN WANTS UGANDA’S ANTI-GAY LAW REPEALED

Faith Nyasuguta  US president Joe Biden has condemned Uganda’s anti-gay law, calling for its immediate repeal and the possibility of implementing sanctions. “The enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is a tragic violation of universal human rights — one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic […]

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